Overview
About ONVIF
ONVIF is an open industry forum for the development of a global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products. The mission of ONVIF is to provide and promote standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products and services.
The cornerstones of ONVIF are:
• Standardization of communication between IP-based physical security products and services
• Interoperability regardless of brand and deployment (on-premise, cloud, hybrid solutions)
• Openness to all companies and organizations
Founded in 2008 by Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony Corporation, ONVIF has a robust member base on six continents. ONVIF membership is open to manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users, and other interest groups that wish to participate in ONVIF activities.
The cornerstones of ONVIF are:
• Standardization of communication between IP-based physical security products and services
• Interoperability regardless of brand and deployment (on-premise, cloud, hybrid solutions)
• Openness to all companies and organizations
Founded in 2008 by Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony Corporation, ONVIF has a robust member base on six continents. ONVIF membership is open to manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users, and other interest groups that wish to participate in ONVIF activities.